Temporary Admissions Specialist (30 hrs/wk)

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Temporary Admissions Specialist for the College of Liberal and Professional Studies. The role involves processing applications, transcripts, and test scores, and providing prompt communication to applicants and admitted students via SLATE, Fresh Desk, and phone.

The temporary position requires 30 hours per week (Mon–Fri) for about 10 weeks starting January 2027, with responsibilities including smooth hand-offs to program staff and maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3 to 5 years of experience in an office setting with public/customer contact.
• Bachelor's degree or some college is preferred.
• Intermediate understanding of databases; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong typing, organizational and computer skills; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Process applications, transcripts, test scores and supporting documentation accurately and within timelines.
• Monitor applicant data in the online application/admission system (SLATE) and other admission systems.
• Update applicant records and monitor progress of pending applications until complete.
• Post admissions decision letters and assist with verification processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing

Organizational skills

MS Office

Databases

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or some college

Tools

SLATE CRM

Job description

University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Temporary Admissions Specialist for the College of Liberal and Professional Studies. The role involves processing applications, transcripts, and test scores, and providing prompt communication to applicants and admitted students via SLATE, Fresh Desk, and phone.

The temporary position requires 30 hours per week (Mon–Fri) for about 10 weeks starting January 2027, with responsibilities including smooth hand-offs to program staff and maintaining accurate